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Examples
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I took my cablegrams, and accompanied the harbour-master ashore.
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As we approached the town, the usual procession of harbour-master, doctor, and Custom-house officers came aboard.
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When I told him my story, he entreated me with favour and made me his harbour-master, and I have prospered in his service and found acceptance with him.
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I took my cablegrams, and accompanied the harbour-master ashore.
The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the 'Fram', 1910 to 1912 2003
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As we approached the town, the usual procession of harbour-master, doctor, and Custom-house officers came aboard.
The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the 'Fram', 1910 to 1912 2003
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An officer, entitled Emir al Bahhr, acts as harbour-master, and takes from each ship a certain sum for anchorage.
Travels in Arabia 2003
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After the Trondheim raid Haukelid had escaped to the safe harbour of the British legation in Stockholm, and SOE's harbour-master, Major Munthe, had helped him to reach London.
between silk and cyanide Marks, Leo 1998
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As we came alongside, the harbour-master came fussing on board, demanding our papers and our licence to trade.
River God Smith, Wilbur, 1933- 1993
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Rivière inquired at the office of the harbour-master, and was informed that a telegram promised the yacht's arrival by nightfall.
Swirling Waters Max Rittenberg
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Where no harbour-master had been appointed, the Civil Governor acted as such.
The Philippine Islands John Foreman
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